Cruise Away or Stay and Play!

Moving Waters Houseboat

--- 10 Berth - Hire and Drive or Moored Accommodation ---

Moving Waters can be booked as a 'Hire and Drive' houseboat for those eager to explore the mighty Murray River. Moving Waters can also be booked as 'Moored Accommodation' for those that want to experience being on the water but without having to drive and manoeuvre the boat.

It boasts a modern design, is spacious and easy to operate, making it an extremely comfortable and relaxing houseboat for your next well deserved holiday.

As well as relaxing onboard with your family and friends, there is plenty of activities to partake in.

If you're feeling active, take a dip in the river, try some water sport action or cruise at a more leisurely pace by paddling in a kayak, or dropping in a fishing line to try and catch your dinner.

The large panoramic windows and large shaded upper deck gives you awesome views of the passing landscapes whether inside or outside of the boat.

Moving Waters is based in close proximity to Renmark's town centre, and is certainly true luxury set amongst nature.

Moving Waters Features

Large panoramic windows

3 queen split apart beds

2 sets of bunks

2 bathrooms (one shared ensuite bathroom)

Modern kitchen conveniences including full size dishwasher and wide Eurolec oven

Power supply provided by 10 eco friendly solar panels and only when required, backed up by a quiet enclosed Honda generator.

2 outdoor Evakool ice chests

1-2 person kayak included in your houseboat hire

Satellite phone for when no normal mobile service available

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special licence?

No - a current car driver's licence is all you need.

Can anyone drive a houseboat, even if I have not driven a houseboat before?

Yes - as long as you are over 18 years of age. On
arrival you will be instructed on the operation and navigation of your
houseboat by a fully licenced operator. You will then be taken on a
short orientation cruise to make sure you are comfortable handling the
craft.

How many people are allowed on 'Moving Waters'?

Maritime regulations state the number of persons on
board must not exceed the number of berths, being 10. Children under 12
months of age are not included in the count.

How much bond do I have to pay and when do I get it back?

Bond is $1300. The bond will be refunded within
14 days, if the boat is returned in suitable condition and less fuel
charges.Please note that our insurance excess is $2000, therefore if major damages occur to the houseboat, an additional bond of $700 plus fuel charges will need to be paid PRIOR to departure from the houseboat

Are houseboat holidays suitable for children?

Yes - houseboats are fantastic for family holidays.
There is so much to do on a houseboat for families - swimming, fishing,
kayaking, exploring the bush at your mooring location, collecting wood
for campfires (when there is no fire ban) and cooking on the campfire,
watching wildlife, watching the supplied DVD's and if you have a dinghy
or speedboat, other water sports including kneeboarding, wakeboarding
or skiing.

Is there enough water in the river for a houseboat holiday and if so, how far can we travel?

There is plenty of water in the river for you to
enjoy a houseboat holiday from Renmark. You can travel as far as you
like in the time that you have on board - remember though you have to
travel back again! We recommend that you travel upstream as it is a very
beautiful part of the river and there are many mooring spots to choose
from.

Can I travel at night on the river?

No - Houseboats cannot be driven after sunset.

Fuel Costs - How much will I use and what will it cost?

Fuel usage depends on weather (eg wind), how fast and
how far you travel. The most economical speed is around 2600-2800 revs
and the boat will use approximately 10 litres/hour. Fuel is also used
for the generator. Please remember generator run time is reduced due to the fact that the houseboat has 10 solar panels on the roof of the boat providing a great deal of your power needs.

Your car can be parked on James Avenue near the houseboat or next to our residential
premises across the road from the houseboat mooring, which is at your
own risk. Boat
trailers can be parked on the lawn of our home residence.

Please Note: Only moored accommodation is available to be booked online, not hire and drive. As we reserve the houseboat for only hire and drive bookings at peak times (eg mid Dec to end Jan, Easter), it will show as unavailable on our booking calendar. Therefore to check the availability of Moving Waters for hire and drive, please fill out the "Enquiry Form', email us or call us and we can confirm availability.

HIRE DRIVE TERMS

Check In: 3pm ---- Check Out: 9.30am

Deposit: $500 --- Bond: $1,300 **

Midweek hires can be taken from a Sunday at no extra cost. Week hires can be taken from a Saturday or Sunday. Hires commencing midweek can be negotiated.

** Please note that our insurance excess is $2000. Therefore if major damages occur to the houseboat, customers will need to pay an additional $700 bond plus fuel usage charges before departure from the houseboat.

*Rates for week hires (off peak and normal periods) will be higher if the hire goes over a long weekend. Please enquire about these rates.

Moving Waters

MOORED OPTIONThese rates are per night and are based on 2 adults occupying one bed (twin share) for a minimum 2 night stay. If all people as part of the booking require separate bedrooms, additional charges apply.

NORMAL(per night rate)Feb - mid Dec

PEAK(per night rate)Moored Accommodation negotiable with owners for Dec/Jan School Holidays, Long Weekends, Easter and special events

Weekends (Fri, Sat & Sun)

$235

$290

Midweek

$215

$290

Long Weekend

$290

Easter

$290

$60/night for each additional person 16 years and over at time of stay.$30/night for each additional child under 16 years at time of stay.

On request, light continental breakfast at a cost of $10/head per day.

Cot with linen $25 and high chair available $15 for duration of stay.

$40/bed if the queen beds are required to be split into singles

A few entries from the Guest Book...

Boat was very clean and new looking. Everything was fresh and tidy when we arrived. We had everything we needed!

– Seamark Family - Adelaide SA

We enjoyed everything about our stay, accommodation was faultless, detail to decor and fittings is a credit to Deanne and Stephen. The swings on the top deck were a nice addition and nice to relax in. Having the solar panels is definitely a great idea, not only reduces costs but also reduces noise - fantastic. Deanne and Stephen were both pleasant, friendly and extremely helpful. Rating 5/5

– Margie and Dave - Semaphore SA

We loved the automatic quiet generator; the solar panels; the wonderful furniture on the top deck; the large table on the back deck; the dishwasher! Excellent scenery - we had "the spot" and loved it - perfect one day, perfect the next! Rating 5/5.

– Ken and Cindy - Berri SA

Cleanliness and everything we needed was on board. Scenery on our travels was fantastic, breathtaking and tranquil. We had a grat time and will be back. Rating 5/5.

– Ron and Di - Magill SA

We love the whole package with houseboats - spectacular scenery, tranquility. Moving Waters, in particular, had a modern kitchen, great sound system and convenient power setup (in comparison to some we've had). Having the camp oven to use was great. Rating 5/5.